Led lights question

You need a zero-load relay. It is under you throttle side side cover. There are cheaper options, but this is what I have:

Standard Flasher Relay (customdynamics.com)

The no-load relay is for the turn signals. The LED headlight is, or should be, a plug-n-play. I bought the brand VTX_Daymaker that came with the adjustable mounting ring, but I still had to use 3 tiny flat washers under the one side adjustment screw to get the beam to center.

Will just a regular LED bulb work on my 2006 VTX 1300c without changing anything?

VTX1960 said:

Will just a regular LED bulb work on my 2006 VTX 1300c without changing anything?

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Yes, but you will have worse visible light than a halogen bulb... LEDs do not work well in reflectors designed for halogen bulbs. They will appear to be brighter (because they are), but they spread light all over the place, and less actual light in the correct pattern.

You are better of buying a www.vtxdaymaker.com Daymaker (LEDs in a projector housing) WITH his adjustable bracket. It is well worth the money... Save your money and do it right the first time.

As @PaXman11 said, the bike will accept LED headlights without issue, it's the indicators that will rapidly flash if you don't change the indicator relay to a zero/no load like the one I posted.

VTX1960 said:

Will just a regular LED bulb work on my 2006 VTX 1300c without changing anything?

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While you can plug n play an led bulb and it’s easier than installing a Daymaker, it will be a roll of the dice in terms of how the light pattern is, and as with mine, will require quite a bit of adjustment to get it right. Do I like it better than the stock bulb? Yes. If I wasn’t too lazy to install one would I prefer a Daymaker? Yes 🤙

I really wanted to go with LED, but I ride long distances and away from home for a week at a time. I just hate the idea of the headlight going out and NOT being able to stop at any auto parts store, buying a bulb, and going on down the highway. Don't the LED and other options create an exposure when the light goes out?

Oceandiver said:

I really wanted to go with LED, but I ride long distances and away from home for a week at a time. I just hate the idea of the headlight going out and NOT being able to stop at any auto parts store, buying a bulb, and going on down the highway. Don't the LED and other options create an exposure when the light goes out?

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First, you can never have enough light. The easier you're seen, the better. If your state allows modulators for the headlights, thats a plus. Since LEDs don't use a resistive filament for an element, they will probably outlast the life of the bike with you. Way more light, if it is a properly made product. I have Quake 'Rogue' lights mounted on my engine guards. Each one is (2) 10W Cree LEDs. Focused down to hit about 50' forward so as not to blind oncoming. 15* projected field. If my VTX Daymaker LED (B model, with 2200 lumens lo beam, 4000 hi) ever would die, I could run as long as needed just with my roadlights. We all have to make informed decisions with what we want, and want from, what we buy. YRMV